MidnightTint Kona
Kona, Hawaii Β· Ceramic coating

Ceramic Coating
Gloss that survives here.

Semi-permanent coatings that bond to your clear coat: deep gloss, water that beads and sheets away, and a vehicle that washes in a fraction of the time.

5 Β· 79 Google reviewsHolualoa, HI25+ years
03 //The short version

Gloss that beads water and laughs at salt air.

A ceramic coating bonds to your clear coat and cures hard, leaving a slick, hydrophobic, chemically resistant surface. Water beads and sheets off instead of drying into spots, contamination has far less to key into, and the finish gains real depth.

The benefit people underestimate is the washing. Most swirl marks in paint come from washing, not from driving β€” and a coating that releases dirt with minimal contact is preventing damage every single time the vehicle is cleaned. On an island where volcanic dust is abrasive and gets wiped off dry more often than it should, that matters more than the gloss does.

Coatings do not stop stone chips; that is what paint protection film is for. The two layer together well, and we coat film and exposed paint at the same time so the whole vehicle behaves consistently.

Why it matters here

What Kona does to your vehicle.

Island-specific reasons this service earns its place, rather than a generic list of benefits.

Vog is acidic

KΔ«lauea's emissions travel around the island on the trades and back up the leeward side, so Kona is downwind often. Vog is sulphur dioxide plus a fine sulphuric acid aerosol β€” the USGS compares the droplets to dilute battery acid. It settles as a film that wants washing off.

Salt film, constantly

Coastal air deposits salt on anything parked outdoors here. A coated surface releases it with water rather than needing to be rubbed off, which is the difference between a clean car and a swirled one.

Sun that never lets up

Contamination bakes onto a hot panel far faster here than in a temperate climate. Coated paint gives it much less to bond to, and coated glass makes vog film and rain wipe away instead of smearing.

Packages

Pick a starting point.

Coating levels differ in durability and in how much correction is included. Quoted durations assume reasonable maintenance β€” we cover the wash routine at handover.

Level 1 β€” 2-Year

from $699

Decon wash, clay and a single layer of coating for a newer vehicle.

  • Decontamination wash + clay bar
  • Single layer ceramic coating
  • 2-year protection
  • Maintenance kit + guide

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Level 2 β€” 5-Year

Most popular

from $1,199

Light polish to boost gloss, then two layers of coating.

  • Decontamination + clay
  • Gloss-enhancing polish
  • Two layers ceramic coating
  • 5-year protection
  • Maintenance kit + guide

Warranty Β· 5 years

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Level 3 β€” 9-Year

from $1,899

One-step paint correction plus a pro-grade coating with annual inspections.

  • Decontamination + clay
  • 1-step paint correction
  • Pro-grade ceramic coating
  • 9-year protection
  • Annual inspection + top-up
  • Maintenance kit + guide

Warranty Β· 9 years

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Popular add-ons
  • Wheels & calipers+$199
  • Glass coating+$149
  • Interior leather & plastics+$199
  • Coat over PPF+$299
How it works

What the job looks like.

  1. 01 //

    Decon + correction

    Iron remover, clay and the polishing level your paint needs.

  2. 02 //

    Panel wipe + apply

    Coating applied panel by panel in a dust-controlled bay.

  3. 03 //

    Cure

    Kept dry and indoors while the coating cross-links.

  4. 04 //

    Maintenance

    pH-neutral washes, no brush car washes. We'll show you the routine.

Salt air, handled

Ocean air on the Kona coast leaves a salt film on everything that sits outside. A coated car rinses clean with a hose instead of needing a full wash, and the paint stays sealed from corrosion.

Questions

Before you book.

5 β˜… Β· 79 Google reviews

What Kona says.

Great service, great people, great shop and beautiful tint. Highly recommend πŸ™ŒπŸ½

Marlene Sperka Β· Google

Top notch service and care from Brett! He tinted two different cars as well as PPF/Ceramic on our newest ride. Awesome job!

Mark Little Β· Google

Brett did an amazing job vinyl wrapping my van. From the graphic design to the complete install and finish. On point. I couldn't ask for anything better. I am definitely going back for future projects. πŸ€™πŸΎ Mahalo

Jarren Tsukamoto Β· Google

Ready when you are.

Build a proposal in a couple of minutes and get an estimate straight away. Brett reviews every proposal personally and confirms the final pricing before anything is booked.